Best Practices for Merging DevOps and MLOps in Fintech
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9262.IJAIDSML-V4I2P104Keywords:
Devops, Mlops, Fintech, Agile Development, Continuous Integration, Model Lifecycle Management, Data Governance, Collaboration, Financial Services, Machine Learning Pipeline, Model Deployment, Regulatory Compliance, Data Quality, Version Control, Model Retraining, Security PracticesAbstract
In the fast-evolving world of financial technology, the integration of DevOps and MLOps has become essential for driving agility, security, and innovation at scale. Fintech companies today rely on data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics to remain competitive, making machine learning (ML) a critical component of their digital strategies. However, implementing ML at scale presents unique challenges, including model versioning, data pipeline reliability, and compliance with stringent financial regulations. By merging DevOps and MLOps practices, fintech organizations can streamline these processes, enhancing collaboration across teams and ensuring rapid deployment of both applications and ML models. This approach enables continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines that can handle the demands of both software development and ML workflows, from model training and testing to monitoring in production. Key benefits of this integration include reduced time to market, improved model accuracy through faster iteration cycles, and heightened system reliability, which is critical for customer trust and regulatory compliance. This article explores the best practices for merging DevOps and MLOps, such as adopting automation tools for seamless pipeline management, establishing comprehensive version control for data and models, and creating robust monitoring systems to detect and address drift in ML models. By implementing these strategies, fintech organizations can build resilient, scalable systems that support both rapid innovation and strict governance requirements, ultimately delivering a more personalized and secure experience for users
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